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Distribution
Since 1994, the Foundation has gifted over $2.1 million to programs that endeavour to better the lives of men, women and children in Vancouver's downtown eastside and inner city.
2009 Grants
| ORGANIZATION |
PROJECT |
YEAR |
AMOUNT |
| Kiwassa Neighbourhood House |
New safe and durable marmoleum flooring for this neighbourhood house's always busy activity rooms. |
2009 |
$10,205.00 |
| Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House |
Renovations to create a second storefront to house a family drop-in program serving scores of under-housed families in need in the inner city. |
2009 |
$15,000.00 |
| United We Can |
New stainless steel sorting stations, shelves & equipment including an electronic forklift & a point of sale system to expand UWC's recycling depot which provides income to over 850 people each day. |
2009 |
$15,000.00 |
| WISH Drop-in Centre Society |
A storage shed to ensure WISH has continuous availability of donated food, personal care items as well as materials & tools for their Safety Patrol. |
2009 |
$6,815.00 |
| W2 |
Essential equipment including a point of sales system & signage for this 100-seat café which will provide employment & economic development while serving as the neighbourhood's "front porch" for local residents, artists and students. |
2009 |
$10,000.00 |
| The Kettle Friendship Society |
Flooring for this society's very busy drop-in centre which provides individuals living with mental illness with housing support, food programs, on-site medial support, clothing,employment and training as well as community advocacy every day. |
2009 |
$15,000.00 |
| Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House |
Flooring for preschool, daycare and youth space, improving safety as well as comfort for children and youth utilizing this community “living room”. |
2009 |
$29,662.00 |
| Kimount Club |
An industrial dishwasher to clean and sanitize dishes used to nourish up to 70 children a day and allow staff to spend more time nurturing the children. |
2009 |
$10,000.00 |
| Kye7e House |
Providing new housing for elder women in the downtown eastside, a particularly at-risk group of women who generally do not do well in large co-ed single room hotels, as they are subject to exploitation and violence. |
2009 |
$30,000.00 |
| The Dugout |
Annual support of provisions for their drop-in program providing 3 meals per day for the most marginalized individuals in the Downtown Eastside. |
2009 |
$30,000.00 |
| Hope in Shadows |
A van to transport calendars for sale by low income vendors & to facilitate other services by Hope in Shadows & Pivot Legal Services |
2009 |
$26,165.00 |
| Kinbrace |
Furnishings for communal kitchen and dining area to allow refugee residents to share meals & get social support together |
2009 |
$4,650.00 |
| Take a Hike Youth at Risk Foundation |
A van to transport youth to the wilderness for adventure-based learning activities |
2009 |
$30,000.00 |
| Urban Native Youth Association |
Lift (elevator) to ensure full access to UNYA's programs for all youth, in particular, access for the growing number of Aboriginal youth with disabilities |
2009 |
$13,125.00 |
| 411 Seniors Centre |
Renovations to enhance the safety and operations of their social enterprise Thrift Store |
2009 |
$4,000.00 |
2008 Grants
| ORGANIZATION |
PROJECT |
YEAR |
AMOUNT |
| Walk Bravely Forward Society |
A computer to increase this society’s ability to expand the support for family members planning for the return of a formerly incarcerated family member. |
2008 |
$2,000.00 |
| Vancouver Women's Health Collective |
Creation of their social enterprise, Lu's Pharmacy, providing a unique combination of a pharmacy, primary care & health information services to improve the wellness of women in the DTES - located in the retail space of Central City's Cosmopolitan Hotel |
2008 |
$30,000.00 |
| The Dugout |
Provisions for their drop-in program including 3 meals per day for neighbours who are the most marginalized individuals in the DTES |
2008 |
$30,000.00 |
| Talitha Koum Society |
Repairs of their three residential treatment centres for women (and their families) who have a history of substance abuse, poverty and incarceration. |
2008 |
$16,600.00 |
| Downtown Eastside Women's Centre |
New washrooms, showers & laundry facilities for this centre that provides practical support to over 300 women & children daily |
2008 |
$20,000.00 |
| Downtown Eastside Youth Assitance Society (DEYAS) |
A new van to support their "Change the Future" prevention program & other outreach to the over 500 homeless youth in the Downtown Eastside, many of whom are third generation homeless |
2008 |
$27,000.00 |
| Battered Women's Support Services |
A van to facilitate their 4 critical outreach programs for women in the inner city who have suffered violence, been confined to hospital or shut in as the result of a terminal illness or a disability |
2008 |
$30,000.00 |
| Urban Promise |
Recreational & cooking equipment to be used by 450 kids per year during Urban Promise's summer camps & 140 participants of their after school programs, as well as a computer & printer used by the facility staff to assist in the operations of these programs |
2008 |
$6,000.00 |
| Wish Drop-In Centre Society |
Kitchen equipment & furnishings for WISH's new Wellness Centre, open 24 hours a day so that 450 women a week can get health support & attend to their basic needs in a safe & warm place |
2008 |
$10,000.00 |
| Aunt Leah's Independent Lifeskills Society |
A computer to enable safe & efficient programming for youth aging out of the foster care - preventing these teens from becoming homeless & young mothers from losing their children |
2008 |
$3,637.00 |
| Hastings-Tillicum Community School |
Office and program equipment (including a computer & printer) for the Kids First program which provides a safe & supportive environment after school for inner city children where they can build their academic & life skills |
2008 |
$10,000.00 |
| Atira Women's Resources Society |
Renovations of Kye7e House - Elder Women's Housing, providing a safer environment for these vulnerable women |
2008 |
$30,000.00 |
2007 Grants
| ORGANIZATION |
PROJECT |
YEAR |
AMOUNT |
| Gather & Give Charitable Foundation |
A cargo van to distribute clothing and home essentials to over 2000 people in need in the inner city each year |
2007 |
$22,000.00 |
| Gordon Neighbourhood House |
Renovated kitchen to enable the Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House to run their twice weekly Community Kitchen sessions and nourish the community's health & social well-being |
2007 |
$4,315.00 |
| H.A.V.E (Culinary Training Society) |
Culinary equipment for this social enterprise that is dedicated to developing job and life skills of up to 8 students for each 8 week culinary training course resulting in a high placement rate for graduates |
2007 |
$15,000.00 |
| Salsbury Community Society |
Essential pottery equipment for the JustPotters social enterprise which provides instruction, support & employment opportunities for individuals in the inner city who face barriers to employment such as homelessness, mental illness, addiction and physical disabilities |
2007 |
$12,644.00 |
| Vancouver/Richmond Mental Health Network |
A laptop and printer to enable this network to meet the ever-growing demand for their support services |
2007 |
$2,000.00 |
| Community of Hope |
Renovation to create rooms for free medical check-ups & professional counselling services, as well as a new Community Room where foster families can visit and afterschool activities are held at this inner city community outreach centre |
2007 |
$14,360.00 |
| Downtown Eastside Women's Centre |
Creation of two new offices and a Women’s Health & Wellness Room which is now a place of refuge & resources including a space for clinical consultations with visiting medical professionals, life skills, health & lifelong learning |
2007 |
$30,000.00 |
| The Dugout |
Annual support for soup kitchen/drop-in & outreach centre |
2007 |
$30,000.00 |
| Hastings-Tillicum Community School |
Educational & sports equipment & materials for their Kid's First Program which provides academic & social / emotional support as well as an important bridge between home & school in a safe & nurturing environment |
2007 |
$3,000.00 |
| Urban Native Youth Association |
To address the barrier of lack of transportation, this grant provided a 15 passenger van so Native youth have access to cultural programs, workshops, recreational activities, one-to-one support & other resources in the community to develop skills that will help them lead safe and healthy lives |
2007 |
$30,000.00 |
| Urban Promise Ministries |
Computers, canopies, cooking & sports equipment used by 450 children & youth attending summer camp each year and up to 100 children and 40 youth leaders participate in after-school programs. |
2007 |
$6,300.00 |
| YWCA Crabtree Corner Family & Child Care Ctre. |
A leased van provided transport for families to obtain food and other donations as well as special outings. |
2007 |
$30,000.00 |
| Atira Women's Resources Society(Bridge Housing) |
Care packages & replacement furniture helped women get resettled after a major bed bug infestation at Bridge Housing |
2007 |
$15,000.00 |
| Tradeworks Training Society |
Laser Engraving Machine for social enterprise "This Side Up" - used to provide entry-level employment & employment training to women in the downtown eastside, resulting in both technical skills & life skills for these women so they can successfully re-establish themselves in the workforce |
2007 |
$25,000.00 |
| Potluck Café Society |
Kitchen & catering equipment for this social enterprise which provides low or no-cost meals to inner city residents & provides training & employment opportunities for downtown eastside residents. This equipment has helped Potluck expand their catering services to over 800 business clients. |
2007 |
$18,000.00 |
| Take a Hike Youth at Risk Foundation |
Adventure-based learning equipment & supplies to keep 40 youth (per year) safe & allow them to focus on overcoming personal challenges & developing positive behaviours while out in nature. |
2007 |
$12,000.00 |
2006 Grants
| ORGANIZATION |
PROJECT |
YEAR |
AMOUNT |
| Atira Women's Resource Society |
Equipment for Atira's Digital Storytelling Project which provides youth & mentors support, training, and equipment they need to create original digital stories. The stories are part of a storytelling tradition that lives at the heart of human experience. |
2006 |
$15,000.00 |
| Atira Women's Resource Society |
Furniture for new Sereena's House - with a 100% occupancy rate, this housing has helped many women's lives become more stable, which in turn allows them to access more services offered in the DTES improving their overall quality of life |
2006 |
$10,000.00 |
| The Dugout |
Annual support for operations/soup kitchen/food subsidies |
2006 |
$30,000.00 |
| 411 Senior's Centre |
Essential equipment such as a walk in cooler/refridgerator, electric range & griddle to ensure 411's ability to continue their greatly needed Food Services Program which also servers as a springboard to more than 40 other programs & services offered by the Centre |
2006 |
$6,200.00 |
| Headline's Theatre |
Interactive Theatre/Education Project on METH Addiction |
2006 |
$15,000.00 |
| Kiwassa Neighbourhood House |
Server upgrade and computer to ensure Kiwassa can continue to provide programs that bridge cultural & economic differences while maintaining emphasis on the special needs of the socially and economically disadvantaged |
2006 |
$20,350.00 |
| Pacific Community Resource Society |
Renovation of off campus classrooms and offices for West Coast Alternate program which has improved student attendance and success |
2006 |
$45,000.00 |
| Pacific Parklands Foundation |
Summer & weekend day camp programs for youth provided at no cost |
2006 |
$20,000.00 |
| Pivot Legal Society |
Research project on housing and homelessness in DTES |
2006 |
$20,000.00 |
| Quest Outreach Society |
Purchase new kitchen and catering equipment for B.C.'s only food exchange who divert 5.77 million pounds of surplus food from landfills each year, adding up to $7.12 million worth of food. They fill and redistribute their 575-m2 warehouse each day, providing food to hundreds of social service agencies to feed 40,000 people a month |
2006 |
$15,000.00 |
| United We Can |
Purchase UBU binning carts which are used by individuals facing low employment to pick up recyclable containers donated by various businesses. These carts and this program increase participants' self-esteem as they are being recognized for the valuable work that they do |
2006 |
$12,000.00 |
| Urban Promise Ministries |
Food costs for after school & summer day camp programs |
2006 |
$5,000.00 |
2005 Grants
| ORGANIZATION |
PROJECT |
YEAR |
AMOUNT |
| Carnegie Community Centre Associaton |
Literacy Program educational supports |
2005 |
$12,000.00 |
| Coalition of Inner City Women's Societies |
Renovations to Crabtree Corner site for women's grp co-location |
2005 |
$30,000.00 |
| Coming Home Society |
Transportation expenses |
2005 |
$2,500.00 |
| Downtown Eastside Youth Activities Society (DEYAS) |
Van for outreach access to Needle Exchange Program |
2005 |
$25,000.00 |
| The Dugout |
Annual support for operations/soup kitchen/food subsidies |
2005 |
$30,000.00 |
| Gather & Give Charitable Foundation |
Equipment for clothing/household goods distribution program |
2005 |
$3,500.00 |
| The Kettle Friendship Society |
Kitchen Equipment maintenance |
2005 |
$5,000.00 |
| Take a Hike Youth at Risk Foundation |
Outdoor clothing and equipment for Youth at Risk Outdoor Educ. |
2005 |
$10,000.00 |
| Urban Promise Ministries |
Food costs for after school & summer day camp programs |
2005 |
$5,000.00 |
| WISH |
Capital grant for reno's for org. serving Women Sex Trade Workers |
2005 |
10000 |
| Kiwassa Neighbourhood House |
Capital grant for program expansion space |
2005 |
10000 |
2004 Grants
| ORGANIZATION |
PROJECT |
YEAR |
AMOUNT |
| BC Women's Hospital Health Centre |
Fir Sq Maternity Unit for women struggling with addiction - furniture |
2004 |
$10,000.00 |
| Developmental Disabilities Foundation |
Breakfast & Diapers Programs |
2004 |
$17,680.00 |
| First United Church |
The Dugout operations grant |
2004 |
$25,000.00 |
| Kettle Friendship Society |
Kitchen Equipment/Maintenance for Food Programs |
2004 |
$30,000.00 |
| Lifeline Outreach Society |
Health Services Vehicle for mobile medical care for the homeless |
2004 |
$15,000.00 |
| The Potluck Café Society |
Meal Program - in support of safe/affordable housing |
2004 |
$30,000.00 |
| Urban Promise Ministries |
Summer Day Camp and After school programs |
2004 |
$10,000.00 |
| Vancouver Moving Theatre |
Carnegie Centre DTES Community Play |
2004 |
$5,000.00 |
| CRAB Park |
Christmas for children |
2004 |
$500.00 |
| Take it to the Streets |
Community christmas donation campaign |
2004 |
$3,000.00 |
2003 Grants
| ORGANIZATION |
PROJECT |
YEAR |
AMOUNT |
| Lookout Emergency Aid Society |
To purchase furnishings for the kitchen/common areas |
2003 |
$30,000.00 |
| Second Mile Society |
Neighbourhood Helpers Project |
2003 |
$12,500.00 |
| St. James Community Service Society |
Furnish a women's & Children's emergency shelter |
2003 |
$30,000.00 |
2002 Grants
| ORGANIZATION |
PROJECT |
YEAR |
AMOUNT |
| AIDS Vancouver |
Grocery Program |
2002 |
$18,000.00 |
| Association of Neighbourhood Houses: Mount Pleasant |
Various Food Programs |
2002 |
$8,202.00 |
| Building Blocks Vancouver |
Building Blocks Milk Program |
2002 |
$13,230.00 |
| City centre Care Society |
Grant to allow for the installation of lift devices |
2002 |
$175,000.00 |
| Developmental Disabilities Foundation |
Waterside Child Care Centre Expansion |
2002 |
$15,000.00 |
| Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society |
Food Runners Grocery Program |
2002 |
$30,000.00 |
| Hastings Community Elementary School |
Food purchases for families, supplies |
2002 |
$25,400.00 |
| Hastings Community Elementary School |
Purchase food and supplies for weekly community kitchen |
2002 |
$3,037.00 |
| Kettle Friendship Society |
Hot meal, community kitchens program |
2002 |
$30,000.00 |
| Lookout Emergency Aid Society |
Temporary Shelter in Marpole |
2002 |
$20,000.00 |
| Minerva Foundation |
Hippy - Home Instruction Program -Preschool Education and Intervention |
2002 |
$10,000.00 |
| Option Youth Society |
CentrePoint Services Fund |
2002 |
$36,000.00 |
| Pacific Treatment Centre |
Building Repairs |
2002 |
$30,000.00 |
| Portland Hotel |
Pot Luck Café Society - |
2002 |
$30,000.00 |
| Quest Outreach Society |
To fund warehouse shelving and storage |
2002 |
$8,400.00 |
| Second Mile Society |
Neighbourhood Helpers Project |
2002 |
$25,000.00 |
| Take it to the Streets |
Christmas Dinners and warm clothing |
2002 |
$3,000.00 |
2001 Grants
| ORGANIZATION |
PROJECT |
YEAR |
AMOUNT |
| BC Hospital Foundation |
In Memory of Betty Marett to be used for medical equipment |
2001 |
$500.00 |
| Bridge Housing Society for Women |
Indoor/outdoor furniture, kitchen equipment, food supplies |
2001 |
$30,000.00 |
| Portland Hotel |
Pot Luck Café Society - |
2001 |
$30,000.00 |
| Take it to the Streets |
Christmas Dinners and warm clothing |
2001 |
$2,500.00 |
2000 Grants
| ORGANIZATION |
PROJECT |
YEAR |
AMOUNT |
| Lookout Emergency Aid Society |
Temporary Shelter in Marpole |
2000 |
$20,000.00 |
| Option Youth Society |
Student Sponsorship Program |
2000 |
$29,400.00 |
| Quest Outreach Society |
To purchase a one ton refrigerated truck |
2000 |
$23,500.00 |
| Second Mile Society |
Neighbourhood Helpers Project |
2000 |
$25,000.00 |
1999 Grants
| ORGANIZATION |
PROJECT |
YEAR |
AMOUNT |
| AIDS Vancouver |
Financial Assistance Fund |
1999 |
$15,000.00 |
| Kettle Friendship Society |
Daily hot meal drop-in and community kitchen program |
1999 |
$20,000.00 |
| Second Mile Society |
Neighbourhood Helpers Project |
1999 |
$25,000.00 |
| St. James Community Service Society |
Replace furnishings for the May Gutteridge Community Home |
1999 |
$20,000.00 |
1998 Grants
| ORGANIZATION |
PROJECT |
YEAR |
AMOUNT |
| Second Mile Society |
Neighbourhood Helpers Project |
1998 |
$20,000.00 |
1996 Grants
| ORGANIZATION |
PROJECT |
YEAR |
AMOUNT |
| 411 Senior's Centre Society |
Upgrading of cafeteria |
1996 |
$20,000.00 |
| C.R.A.B. Water for Life Society |
Christmas hampers and toys |
1996 |
$1,000.00 |
| John Howard Society |
Youth Court Program |
1996 |
$14,000.00 |
| Lookout Emergency Aid Society |
Funding to produce video for educational purposes |
1996 |
$10,000.00 |
| Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association |
Mount Pleasant Youth Project |
1996 |
$5,000.00 |
| Pacific Immigrant Resources Society |
Assist with developing programs for immigrant women |
1996 |
$5,000.00 |
| Quest Outreach Society |
Meal Deliver Program |
1996 |
$15,000.00 |
| Second Mile Society |
Neighbourhood Helpers Project |
1996 |
$20,000.00 |
| Society to Support Family Bonding and Healing |
Fund a support worker for women belonging to D.A.M.S. |
1996 |
$13,500.00 |
| St. James Community Service Society |
Cottage Hospice Campaign |
1996 |
$75,000.00 |
| The Downtown Society for Recovering Alcoholics |
The Job Action Program |
1996 |
$15,000.00 |
| Vancouver Mental Health Support Society |
To assist the highs & lows choir |
1996 |
$1,000.00 |
1995 Grants
| ORGANIZATION |
PROJECT |
YEAR |
AMOUNT |
| DERA |
Assist with funding a Chinese Seniors Coordinator position |
1995 |
$15,000.00 |
| Downtown Eastside Youth Activities Society |
Provide a van for the Youth Detox Project |
1995 |
$15,000.00 |
| East Vancouver Community Services Society |
Support the Nobody's Perfect Project |
1995 |
$6,000.00 |
| Innovative Empowerment |
Funding forums for injection drug users |
1995 |
$8,000.00 |
| Kidsafe Project Society |
Programs for "at risk" children in the downtown eastside |
1995 |
$25,000.00 |
| Quest Outreach Society |
To purchase a walk-in cooler |
1995 |
$20,000.00 |
| Second Mile Society |
Neighbourhood Helpers Project |
1995 |
$20,000.00 |
| Society to Support Family Bonding and Healing |
Various programs |
1995 |
$13,750.00 |
| Strathcona Community Centre Association |
Support various programs for senior Chinese-speaking residents |
1995 |
$12,000.00 |
| Tradeworks Training Society/Quest Outreach Society |
Food and Counseling Program |
1995 |
$18,000.00 |
| Vancouver Police & Native Liaison Society |
Fund the wages of a support workers |
1995 |
$15,000.00 |
1994 Grants
| ORGANIZATION |
PROJECT |
YEAR |
AMOUNT |
| C.R.A.B. Water for Life Society |
Provide Christmas Hampers |
1994 |
$1,000.00 |
| Carnegie Adult Learning Centre |
Printing of "Off The Wall" magazine |
1994 |
$2,500.00 |
| Lookout Emergency Aid Society |
Fund an outreach worker |
1994 |
$21,156.00 |
| New Page Foundation |
Assist with the production of "The Jones Boy" |
1994 |
$2,000.00 |
| Second Mile Society |
Neighbourhood Helpers Project |
1994 |
$10,000.00 |
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